Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: 2-Day Virtual Training with Dr. Ross Greene, PhD

This is the empirically supported model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. The CPS model has transformed thinking and practices in countless families, schools, inpatient psychiatry units, and residential and juvenile detention facilities throughout the world, and has been associated with dramatic reductions in adult-child conflict, challenging behaviors, disciplinary referrals, detentions, suspensions, restraints, and seclusions. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual: it focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories, and provides practical, research-based tools for assessment and intervention.

In this webinar, Dr. Greene will provide an overview of the CPS model, along with more advanced coverage of the nuances of assessment and engaging kids in solving the problems that affect their lives. But you don't have to participate in both days. On Day One, Dr. Greene will provide a general overview of the CPS model, including key themes, use of assessment instrumentation, and solving problems collaboratively. On Day Two he will dive deeper into various facets of the model with extensive use of video examples and ample time for questions and discussion. So if you've already attended an introductory training with Dr. Greene, you may just want to sign up for the second day. If you're only interested in an introduction to the CPS model, just sign up for the first day. And if you want both, sign up for both days. If you can't join in live, your registration gives you access to the recordings.

Registration for this training closes at 12 pm ET on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

At the conclusion of this training participants will:

• Describe the five big shifts of the CPS model, including focusing on problems rather than behaviors, the advantages of collaborative (rather than unilateral) problem solving; and the importance and feasibility of proactive (rather than reactive) intervention.
• Identify lagging skills and unsolved problems using the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems(ALSUP).
• Describe the three basic mechanisms by which adults handle unsolved problems and unmet expectations in kids (Plans A, B, and C) and what is accomplished by each, and the three steps or "ingredients" of Plan B.
• Describe how to effectively implement Plan B to solve problems, teach skills, and reduce the frequency and intensity of challenging behavior.
• Identify strategies for dealing with the various structural factors in schools that may impede implementation of the CPS model.
• Describe and deal with roadblocks commonly encountered in implementation with individual children and in families and systems.

Lecture , video demonstration, and Q & A will be used as the primary means of instruction.

Participants in this two-day training will leave with an understanding of the underpinnings of the CPS model, its refinements over the past 8-10 years, and practical assessment and intervention tools that can be brought back to and used in diverse settings.

Intended Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Special Educators, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Superintendents, Principals/Assistant Principals, sSpeech/Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Pediatricians/Family Physicians, Staff in Restrictive Therapeutic Facilities (Inpatient Psychiatry Units, Residential Facilities, Juvenile Detention Facilities), Parents

FAQs

What time does the webinar begin? To accommodate different time zones, ZOOM log in is at 9:35 am ET. Dr. Greene will begin the training at 9:45 am ET and end at 5:15 pm ET each day.

Can I pay with a Purchase Order? Yes, contact liz@livesinthebalance.org to register with a Purchase Order.

Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance? Following the webinar, certificates of Attendance will be emailed to all participants that have completed the training evaluation.

Can I receive Continuing Education Hours? 6-12 Continuing Education Credits are awarded by Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following professions:

Psychologists: Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for these programs and their content. Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors:Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit Commonwealth Seminar Ce Credits to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit Commonwealth Seminar Ce Credits to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. If applicable: Social Workers – New York State Commonwealth Educational Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #SW-0444. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists:Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit Commonwealth Seminar Ce Credits to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

As state boards meet frequently and revise and/or clarify license requirements regularly, we always recommend you check with your state board for the most recent information.​

Grievance Policy: Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Liz Rudman at liz@livesinthebalance.org, 207-210-6589. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.

Accommodations for the Differently Abled: If you need special accommodations, please contact: Liz Rudman at liz@livesinthebalance.org, 207-210-6589.

Can I receive a refund? Attendees can receive a refund 7 days prior to January 21, 2021. After that you will receive a credit toward any future workshop with us within 5 years. Credit will not be given if you do not cancel prior to the event.

What if I have more questions? Feel free to contact Liz Rudman at Liz@livesinthebalance.org.

DAY ONE ~ January 21, 2021

9:35: ZOOM sign in

9:45 -11:15: Key Themes/Big Shifts

11:15 - 11:30: Break

11:30 - 1:00: The Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP) and Practice

1:00 - 2:00: Lunch

2:00 - 3:30: Overview of The Plans and Plan B

3:30 - 3:45 Break

3:45 - 5:15: Video Example/Discussion of Plan B

DAY TWO ~ January 22, 2021

9:40 ZOOM sign in

9:45-11:15 Video Examples/Discussion of the Empathy Step

11:15-11:30 Break

11:30-1:00 Additional Video/Discussion of the Empathy Step

1:00-2:00 Lunch

2:00-3:30 Video Demonstration/Discussion of All Three Steps

3:30-3:45 Break

3:45-5:15 Issues in Implementation, Special Populations, Special Topics

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